Bhimtal Tourism and Holiday Travel Attractions on Hill Station of Bhimtal

Bhimtal,
situated at a distance of 22kms from Nainital, is named after one of the
Pandav brothers called Bhim. The largest lake in the district of Nainital,
Bhim Tal is 1701 metres by 265 metres, 265 metres longer than Naini Lake.
The lake known for its magnificent majesty is situated at an altitude of
1371.6 metres above sea level.

Bhim Tal has an island, to the north-east side, which is an exquisite gem
in the middle of the lake. It is situated within the range of temple bells,
which have been chiming for the last 300 years in the 17th century edifice,
beneath the shadow of the towering mountain rushing precipitously down to
the emerald green lake. The island is only 91.4 metres from the shore.

General Information on Bhimtal Tourism

Prime Attractions and Places to Visit in Bhimtal

A complete tourism destintion, Nainital is a lovely hill station
surrounded by mountains on three sides. Once this area had many lakes and it
was called the City of 60 lakes or 'Chakta'. more..

Naina Devi Temple

On the northern side of the
Naini lake is built a temple dedicated to Sati and is called the Naina Devi
temple.

Naini Lake

Naini Lake or Naini Taal, the
picturesque blue green lake is located in the district of Nainital. It is
from this lake that the city of Nainital, the beautiful settlement by the
lake, derives its name.

Naukuchia Tal

Situated at an altitude of 1,219
m, Naukuchiatal is picturesque lake. It has nine corners and hence the name.
26 km away from Nainital, Naukuchiatal attracts migratory birds, which makes
it a ¿bird watchers¿ paradise¿.

Snow View Trek

The Snow view point is located
at a height of 2270 meter above sea level. It can be reached by the ropeway
or the ponies available at Mallital.